Control Systems Degree Apprenticeship

DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD LIMITED · Devonport Royal Dockyard, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4SG

Salary
£27,381 a year
Level
Level 6
Duration
4 Years
Closes
7 Dec 2026
Qualification
BEng Applied Professional Engineering
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

About the role

Embark on a Control Systems Degree Apprenticeship at Devonport Royal Dockyard, a key naval base. This program is designed to cultivate your knowledge, skills, and experience for a successful career as a Control and Instrumentation Engineer. You will join the Facilities Engineering Group, contributing to the upkeep, enhancement, and optimization of control systems crucial for manufacturing and process operations. Throughout the four-year program, you will gain hands-on experience with technologies like Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and industrial networks, engaging in complex fault finding, maintenance, and problem-solving. As your expertise grows, you'll be involved in project planning and delivery, including the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of new control systems. This apprenticeship offers a fully funded BEng Applied Professional Engineering degree through the University of Warwick, delivered via block-release study. You'll undertake placements across engineering teams, applying your learning to real projects and benefiting from mentorship. Please note that this role requires the ability to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC), and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) clearance, and may be restricted to sole UK nationals.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English: C, GCSE Maths: C, GCSE Science: C. Strong communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential.

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